It all started, for me, with the cult of the cupcake at ‘Magnolia Bakery’ in the West Village, where you would see (or, OK be)…
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There’s no better sound at a party than the “pop” of a sparkling wine bottle. But that doesn’t mean opening a bottle of bubbly isn’t…
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Holidays mean spending lots of time with family, which, let’s face it, means most of you are going to need lots of booze. Sometimes it’s…
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Specialty cocktails are called “specialty” for a reason. These aren’t your average vodka sodas. And no adding a lime twist doesn’t upgrade its status but…
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Luxury is just a vending machine away, but don’t reach for that quarter just yet. It’s gonna cost you more than just a pretty penny.…
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The morning after isn’t cute and neither are hangovers. Your head is pounding, you can barely stand up straight and you feel like you’re on…
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We’re not the sort for generalizations, but we’ll make an exception in this case: everyone loves a good, juicy secret. There’s something exhilarating about gaining…
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Welcome the crisp chill of autumn and winter, and savor the cool evenings with an array of relaxing hot cocktails. Now that cold weather is really…
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Sometimes a person perfectly matches their profession. We see this in dancers, like Svetlana Zakharova, and impulsively know she was meant for performance and pirouettes–…
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Not all it’s cracked up to be— the quality of mainstream poultry in the U.S. is debatable given the barrage of enhancements it’s ramped up…
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Despite the fact that I have been to countless bars, happy hours and cocktail parties, I still find myself at a loss for words when…
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The farmers market is the perfect Sunday activity. Get some walking in, drink some coffee in a quaint little setup, feed yourself quality produce, and…
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